Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Program

 
Master Cattle Producer Self-Study Version

Master Cattle Producer Self-Study Version Brochure

 

The Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Program is a comprehensive training in major beef cattle production topic areas. A self-study version of the Mississippi Master Cattle Producer Program is available as a CD set. The self-study course is open to any producer interested in learning more about improving production on their beef cattle operations at their own pace.

 

Beef producers enrolled in the Master Cattle Producer program will complete about 20 hours of training which includes the following:

  1. Management and Marketing
  2. Nutrition of Beef Cattle
  3. Forage Systems
  4. Reproduction
  5. Health Practices and Handling
  6. The Product: Quality and Yield Grades
  7. Selection for Optimum Genetics
  8. Beef Quality Assurance (required for MCP certification)
 eXtension Beef Cattle Clearinghouse
 

Producers must successfully complete at least six of the eight training topics listed above including Beef Quality Assurance training to be eligible for Master Cattle Producer certification. Registration cost for the self study version is $75.00, and this fee covers the course, written materials, a farm sign, Master Cattle Producer cap, and certificate earned upon completion of the course